N4473H - 1948 Piper PA-15 Aircraft Registration

PA15

1948 PIPER PA-15

Aircraft Description

N4473H is a 1948 Piper PA-15, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Uhlenhopp Eldon K in Ames, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 22, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145A SERIES engine producing 55 horsepower, N4473H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56767 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4473H was last updated on March 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4473H. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1948
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-15
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA15PA-15 Vagabond
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 15, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 22, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
UHLENHOPP ELDON K
Address
1414 KENTUCKY AVE
City
AMES
State / Zip Code
Iowa50014-3080
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145A SERIES
Horsepower
55 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51263547
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56767

Additional Details

Registration
N4473H
Serial Number
15-261
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00542694

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC